When you live in Florida, it is easy to get caught up in the day-to-day and take for granted that fact that we live in a vacation paradise that attracted over 105 million visitors in 2022. Winter, with its mild temperatures and lower crowds, is the perfect time to get out and explore all that […]
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On November 19, 1991, U2 released “Achtung Baby,” their first full length album of the 1990s. At the time, I was a freshman at the University of Florida, and I remember lining up at a local record store to buy the CD when it went on sale at midnight. In fact, I still have that
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Looking to escape the Florida heat or for one last hurrah before the kids head back to school? Look no further than the Blue Ridge Mountains. There are several mountain towns in Northern Georgia that are nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a range within the larger Appalachian Mountains known for their blueish tinge. Clayton
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Summer is a great time for travel to new and exciting destinations. If you’re staying put this summer, however, there is still plenty of exploring to be had. In Florida, adventure is always just a short drive away. Here are a few of our favorite day trip destinations. Tarpon Springs Just a 30-minute drive up
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A visit to the “Forgotten Coast” will have you making memories you won’t soon forget. Sitting on a small barrier reef on the Gulf of Mexico lies a historic village that feels more like a New England town than somewhere in Florida. Seemingly untouched by the building boom that has hit most of the coastline
By Danielle Hauser Cruise ships are a great place to relax and enjoy time with your loved ones. As seasoned cruisers, many of our family’s fondest memories come from past sailings to the Caribbean. Our kids Ryan,16, and Charlotte, 13, still recall the excitement of exploring the large ships, so it’s no wonder they have
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What does a Disney-loving Florida family do as a final hurrah before the last kid flies the nest? They board a plane and fly 2,504 miles to visit Disneyland. I mean, that makes sense, right? We had always wanted to see the original park in person and two of the four of us had never
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Seventy miles from the mainland lies history set in paradise. Summer has passed and the kids have returned to school. Carefree days have given way to academics and sport schedules. Summer trips are memories fresh in our minds. Have you begun planning your next trip? Dry Tortugas National Park is one for the family adventure
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